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Old 07-08-2016, 12:35 AM   #1
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272BHS black tank reads full

Hello, my Black Tank reads as 2/3 full and gray 1 and gray 2 read empty. We have not used the toilet but only bathroom sink and kitchen sink. Isn't toilet only suppose to fill Black tank. Any help on what goes to Gray and black would be appreciated. Thanks in Advance.
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Old 07-08-2016, 12:50 AM   #2
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Unless you can see the plumbing there's only 1 way to know for sure.
Hook to the sewer with a clear fitting inline.
Dump all tanks.
Turn on the shower faucet for 2 minutes.
Open valve and note which one expels the water.
Repeat with the toilet, then kitchen sink, taking note which tank valve.
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Old 07-08-2016, 04:43 AM   #3
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Hello, my Black Tank reads as 2/3 full and gray 1 and gray 2 read empty. We have not used the toilet but only bathroom sink and kitchen sink. Isn't toilet only suppose to fill Black tank. Any help on what goes to Gray and black would be appreciated. Thanks in Advance.
Is the unit brand new and you're sure the toilet has never been used?
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Old 07-08-2016, 04:49 AM   #4
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Can you see into your black water tank from the open toilet valve? If so, you should be able to see water if the tank is reading 2/3. Otherwise, it's possible the sensor were connected to the wrong level meter.
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Old 07-08-2016, 05:26 PM   #5
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My 272 has read full since the first use might be an issue with the sencer I have used a wand and even a special cleaner .I have learned to empty my tank every other day when camping for extended time.


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[QUOTE=BrianMcD;1251946]Hello, my Black Tank reads as 2/3 full and gray 1 and gray 2 read empty. We have not used the toilet but only bathroom sink and kitchen sink. Isn't toilet only suppose to fill Black tank. Any help on what goes to Gray and black would be Do you ha. Thanks in Advance.[/QUQte

Do you have separate hook up points for the sewer hose, or all three valves coming out same hookup.

ARE YOU SURE?

IN A recent post member noted. After back flush ran out on the roof that his poop valve and or poop sewer hookup was neatly concealed under the frame. He had drained grey one and grey two only. I turn off the water pump and look down the toilet to verify black tank level.

I assume the unit is not new and probably someone was doing a poor job of tank flushing and there is STUFF DRIED ON THE SENSORS.
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I also have a VIBE 272BHS. The shower has its own tank, ~29 gal, usable. The toilet and the bath sink share the black tank, ~29 gal usable. The galley sink is on its own, ~33 gal usable. All measured with the unit level. I have not tested the outside sink.
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